Macintosh SE/30: 68030 Chip is Soldered to the Logic Board



How is the Macintosh SE/30's processor chip attached to the logic board?

Early in the Macintosh SE/30's development, the chip was socketed. As a cost
reduction enhancement, the 68030 processor chip is soldered onto the
Macintosh SE/30's logic board.


Published Date: Feb 18, 2012